Mamiya RZ67 2: How to take self portraits? Do any hot-shoe remotes exist?

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Hi, I'm trying to take self portraits at a distance and I doubt I'll find a 25-50' long cable release that actually works or is affordable. So I'm wondering are there any hot-shoe remotes or intervalometers for the Mamiya I can use? Or do you guys think its not possible?

I was thinking of buying some wireless remote on Amazon.com but since the RZ is electro-mechanical I don't know if it would work. Thanks!

Edit: I have a Pentax 67 as well but again, theres no way to fire these cameras using a timer or anything that I know of

Edit 2: will this "Mamiya Wireless Remote Control Set RS401" work??? is that what im looking for?
 
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The manual says: "Cable release contact:The shutter can be released by mean of a cable release connected to a contact on the camera body / Remote control is possible by means of a receiver connected to the same contact."
This video shows someone's setup for this using PocketWizard equipment and a power winder equipped RZ67 (including a DIY cable):
 

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moodlover said:
But what do you guys think of this? Will this "Mamiya Wireless Remote Control Set RS401" work?
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The electronic connection - where one plugs in an electronic cable release - is the same for the 645 Pro and RZ bodies.

I expect this was the link you meant: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Mamiya-Wireless-Remote-Control-Set-RS401-for-645-Pro-645-Super-RZ/311834212816?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140620091118&meid=5c4f6363ab574ef482174b2239d3773d&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=252840268481

As I understand it, that should work.

EDIT: Here is B&H's listing for it: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/34731-REG/Mamiya_212_607_Remote_Control_RS401.html
 

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External self-timers can be found inexpensively. This one, for a Bolex ciné camera, was less than 2€. After a fixed number of seconds, it will depress the shutter for a selected number of seconds. If used on a still camera, it could be used to trip the shutter once (at your selected shutter speed) or it would hold the shutter open for a selected interval if you chose B.

 
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